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Gremlins

Eccentric inventor Rand Peltzer returns to Kingston Falls from a business trip, bringing his son Billy an extraordinary, furry little creature called Gizmo the Mogwai, a wondrous pet that transforms Billy from a mild-mannered bank teller into a hero.

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A fast, fun romp. Some of it is quite believable, some not so much - but it's still a fun read. Beware giving a dangerous animal that looks like sweetness and light to a teenager! But at least he tried his best to clean up his mess. Based on the movie.Read full review